WWE: 3 Superstars Way Too Old to Wrestle & 2 That Are Surprisingly Not
Every pro wrestling fan knows that what wrestlers do in the ring is pre-planned. I don’t know about other wrestling promotions, but in WWE, promos are also scripted. Wrestlers constantly work and travel for more than 300 days a year and in no way, is this job is easy. Not everyone can manage to work in this tiring schedule for a long time but, there are some superstars who are doing exactly the same.
Some casual fans think scripted and fake are one and the same but it isn't the truth. Even though wrestlers work according to a script, they still get hurt every time they into the ring. It doesn’t matter if they are taking less/more damage than it appears, it still affects their body.
Some wrestlers retire quiet early when their body gets damaged by working on such a tough routine. But, some robust wrestlers are still working in the squared circle when they really shouldn’t be.
In this article, we will look at some old wrestlers who shouldn’t be working in the ring and some who are still going strong.
#5 Too old to wrestle: The Undertaker
Born: 24 March 1965
Current Age: 53 years
Wrestling Debut: 1984
Every wrestling fan knows his name. The Undertaker is possibly the best wrestler WWE has ever employed. He debuted in 1990, at the Survivor Series pay-per-view, as a mystery partner of The Million Dollar Man’s team.
A year after his debut, The Deadman became WWF Champion but his first title reign was brief as he lost it just after six days to Hulk Hogan. The Undertaker didn’t win the World Championship till 1997, but in the intervening years, he had become one of the most recognized superstars in WWF.
It’s been 29 years since he made his debut in WWF but he is still working. He is only a part-time wrestler now but it’s surprising that after suffering so many injuries, The Undertaker isn't retired.
After WrestleMania 33, everyone thought that The Undertaker has retired after Roman Reigns beat him but The Master Of Pain returned to the ring a year later to face John Cena at ‘Mania 34. He then fought a few matches but now, his WrestleMania spot is in question. WWE wants him to work at this show but apparently, they don’t have any plans for him, right now.
He is 53 years old and at this age, it is probably better to retire than to keep working, especially if his job is to wrestle.
You can watch this interview of 'Taker to know more about the serious injuries he has suffered during his career.